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Real Estate Radio: Working with Insurance Adjusters

Last Saturday I was honored to be guest on Boston's Real Estate Radio which airs on WBZ Radio, AM 1030. I get a lot of my news, weather and traffic updates from WBZ and frequently listen to their evening talk shows so being "on the air" is always a t ...

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Check Your Roof Before “Going Solar”

Seems like everyone is “going solar” these days. It’s a hot trend that can have a positive impact on both the environment and your wallet. With government incentives, including the popular Solarize Massachusetts program that has resulted in more than ...

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5 “Must-Dos” BEFORE You Hire that Contractor

You’ve got a big project on the horizon – maybe a new bathroom, a kitchen remodel, or your roof needs to be redone.  Time to call a contractor!  But before you hire someone, here are some “must-dos” that will help insure that your project g ...

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Why Can’t I Find a Contractor?

Hiring a contractor should be easy. Find someone your friends or family have used, get a quote, and get the job on their schedule. But it’s not that easy nowadays. The winter of 2015 has gone down in the record books.  Suddenly, your go-to contractor ...

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5 Summer Repair Tips

Keeping up-to-date on roof, siding and deck repairs keeps your property safe. It’s FINALLY time to get out there and enjoy the summer weather! Unfortunately, many of our decks, roofs, and exteriors have taken a beating this winter. We have great ti ...

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Recovering from Water/Ice Damage

Tony Chiarelli tours a home with water damage in multiple rooms. This winter was awful – I think we can all agree on that. Ice dams became a problem for many homeowners and condo managers that have never dealt with these issues before. Sometimes h ...